Cosmetic compositions

ABSTRACT

Skin care cosmetic formulations which include a cellulosic polymer/solvent system capable of dispersing thin, substantive films on the skin are disclosed.

The present invention relates to cosmetic formulations which include a non-aqueous polymer/solvent film-forming system capable of dispersing thin, substantive films on the skin which films are characterized by good tactile properties as well as by the ability to provide uniform dispersion of the active material on the skin as well as the ability to keep the active material on the skin for prolonged periods of time.

More particularly, the present invention relates to film-forming cosmetic compositions comprising a cellulosic polymer/solvent system and cosmetically active materials which when applied to the skin, provide thin, substantive, flexible films which do not crack, peel or flake; which are water-proof or highly resistant to water; which do not have an oily, greasy, sticky or waxy feel and which provide good, long-term adhesion of cosmetically active materials to the skin; and which, in appropriate circumstances, provide for slow release of the active material over prolonged periods of time.

Moreover, this invention relates to polymer/solvent film-forming cosmetic compositions which when applied to the skin provide thin, flexible, substantive films which have good tactile properties and which prevent loss of water from the skin surface to the environment.

Since increased moisture content is believed to be responsible for increasing the flexibility of the skin, the application of oils, water in oil or oil in water emulsions to the skin so as to form a barrier which reduces the escape of moisture from the skin is widely practiced cosmetic art.

The hydrocarbons such as petrolatum, mineral oil, paraffin wax and ozokerite, such as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,389,418, as well as many other emollient materials, have long been used in skin creams and lotions. These materials function as emollients by covering the skin with a hydrophobic occlusive film which prevents water loss from the skin surface to the environment. In addition, animal fats and oils such as lanolin and its various derivatives such as acetylated lanolins, have been used in many skin creams and lotions as the emollient of choice, depositing on the skin, films that are hydrophobic, waxy, protective and emollient in character.

While the foregoing emollient materials have valuable moisturizing and skin softening properties when utilized in skin creams and lotions, they also possess undesirable effects in that they lack good tactile properties and generally impart to the skin an uncomfortable feeling of warmth in addition to a sticky, oily, greasy or waxy feel.

There is therefore a continuing need for the development of new and improved skin conditioning compositions which impart beneficial effects to the skin.

It is an object of this invention to provide non-aqueous skin treating and conditioning compositions which when applied to the skin, leave a substantive, thin film on the skin surface which is characterized by good tactile properties and resistance to water.

The foregoing and other objects will become apparent from the description of the invention to follow.

In accordance with the present invention, it has now been found that the addition of a water insoluble cellulosic polymer/solvent system to non-aqueous skin care formulations which comprise well-known cosmetic actives, permits the dispersion of a fine, thin, substantive film over the skin surface which is flexible, non-flaking and free of any sticky, oily, greasy or waxy feel. The films provide for uniform dispersion of the active, good long term adherence of the active to the skin and high resistance to removal by water or abrasion.

The compositions of the present invention may be applied to the skin, i.e., the arms, the legs, the entire body, where conditioning or treatment is desired, by smoothing it over the skin.

The cellulosic polymer/solvent systems of the present invention find utility in sunscreen, acne, antifungal, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, diaper rash, insect bite, analgesic, anesthetic, antipruritic, moisturizers, astringents, antibiotic, hemorrhoid, make-up, deodorant, antiperspirant, hair dye and other lotions and creams designed for topical application.

The compositions of the present invention comprise a water-insoluble cellulosic ether, such as ETHOCEL STANDARD, a tradenamed material marketed by Dow Chemical Company, having an ethoxyl content above about 47% preferably an ethoxyl content of from 48.0 to 49.5% in amounts ranging from 0.1% to 10.0%, preferably about 0.75 to about 1.60% by weight of the total composition and a solvent for the cellulosic polymer which is a lower aliphatic alcohol such as ethanol, propanol or isopropanol which is present in amounts ranging from about 20% up to about 95% or above by weight of the total composition. The remaining essential ingredients of the compositions are cosmetic ingredients chosen to provide a specifically tailored cosmetic composition having particular beneficial effects, i.e., sunscreens, antifungals, antibiotics, insect repellents, moisturizers, astringents, deodorants, and the like. The active materials are present in widely varying amounts depending upon the particular actives selected and the results desired.

Other conventional additives commonly employed in cosmetic compositions may also be employed such as fragrances, preservatives, emollients, emulsifiers, thickeners, surfactants and the like so long as they are compatible with the polymer/solvent system.

Copending U.S. application Ser. No. 580,748 filed February 16, 1984, now U.S. Pat. No. 4,518,593, discloses compositions comprising a film-forming cellulosic polymer; a solvent; an ultraviolet sunscreening agent; an emollients and optionally, a plasticizing agent. In addition, the compositions may include small but effective amounts of opacifiers, surfactants, fragrances and other compatible agents to obtain desired cosmetic esthetics.

In accordance with a specific embodiment of this invention, a sunscreen/insect repellent comprises the film-forming cellulosic polymer, desirably a cellulosic ether which is present in the sunscreen compositions in amounts ranging from 0.1% to 10.0%, preferably 0.5% to 4.0% by weight of the total composition. The preferred cellulose ether is a cellulose ethyl ether having an ethoxyl content above about 48%.

The solvent is a solvent for the insect repellent as well as the cellulosic polymer and is preferably an aliphatic alcohol such as ethanol, propanol or isopropanol which is present in amounts ranging from about 10% to about 90% or above, preferably 20.0% to 50% by weight of the total composition.

The emollient materials are selected from among the hydrocarbon oils and waxes, as well as fatty acid esters such as butyl stearate, isopropyl stearate, isopropyl palmitate, isopropyl myristate and volatile silicone fluids composed of low molecular weight dimethyl siloxanes that have been assigned CTFA name cyclomethicone and are exemplified by Volatile Silicone 7207, a trademarked product of Union Carbide Corporation and the following trademarked product of Dow Corning Corporation: Dow Corning 244 Fluid and Dow Corning 245 Fluid. The emollient material is present in amounts ranging from 5.0% to 60.0%, preferably 20.0% to 45.0% by weight of the total composition.

The ultraviolet absorbing sunscreen and insect repellent are compatible with the emollients and desirably dissolved therein whereby clear, preferably water-white, compositions are obtained. The sunscreen material is selected from the group comprising the 2-ethylhexylester of 4-(dimethylamino) benzoic acid; dioxybenzone; ethylhexyl-p-methoxycinnamate; ethyl 4-[b15 (hydroxypropyl)]aminobenzoate; 3,3,5-trimethylyclohexy salicylate; 2-ethylhexyl2-cyano3, 3-diphenylacrylate; 2-ethylhexyl salicylate and mixtures thereof. The sunscreen material is present in amounts ranging from 1.0% to 20.0%, preferably 4.0% to 11.0% by weight of the total composition.

In the event, a volatile silicone fluid is employed as an emollient, a further desirable component in the compositions is a plasticizer for the cellulose film. The plasticizer is preferably selected from among the silicone resins listed under the CTFA name Dimethicones. The plasticizers are to be distinguished from the previously disclosed cyclomethicone volatile fluids in that the latter are low molecular weight, volatile dimethyl siloxanes whereas the former are higher organic content polymethyl siloxanes, polyphenylsiloxanes and combinations of polymethylsiloxanes with trimethyl siloxysilicate, exemplary materials are available from The General Electric Company under the Trademark GE Silocone 4267 and Dow Corning company under the trademarks Dow Corning 225 Fluid, Dow Corning 556 fluid and Dow Corning 1107 Fluid and Union Carbide under the trademark Union Carbide Silicone L-45.

If present in the composition, the plasticizer may be included in amounts ranging from about 0.1% to about 10.0%, preferably from about 0.1% to about 1.0% by weight of the total composition.

It has now been found that the foregoing compositions, which demonstrate water-proof sunscreening properties, also provide excellent insect repellency of unexpectedly long duration, when combined with insect repellents.

It has previously been proposed to provide cosmetic compositions which provide both sunscreening and insect repellent properties. Such properties are necessary and desirable when, during periods of warm weather, both workers and vationers, when outdoors, are subject to the dangers and the discomforts of an excess of ultraviolet rays and of biting insects.

U.S. Pat. No. 3,186,912 discloses water in oil emulsion systems based on imidazoline surfactants which are water repellent and contain both sunscreening and insect repellent agent. Likewise, U.S. Pat. No. 2,435,005 discloses insect repellent/sunscreening compositions which are gelatinous in nature and include acetone as a solvent and a film-forming system which is preferably a mixture of ethyl cellulose and shellac.

We have found that non-toxic, non-irritating compositions composed of a cellulosic polymer, as the sole film-forming component, a solvent, ultraviolet sunscreening agents, insect repellents and an emollient provide sunscreening/insect repellent compositions which demonstrate prolonged insect repellent properties, i.e. twelve hours or longer, as well as prolonged and high sun protection factors.

Moreover, when such compositions are applied to the skin, they leave an elegant clear, non-tacky, non-sticky film.

It was our expectation that the addition of an insect repellent to the aforesaid sunscreening compositions would result in diminished insect repellency due to the presence of the cellulosic film which would reduce the rate of evaporation of the repellent. To the contrary, it was unexpectedly found that the presence of the cellulosic film not only did not reduce or retard evaporation of the repellent, but rather provided repellent activity for prolonged periods without dimunition of its effectiveness.

Optionally, the sunscreening/insect repellent compositions of the present invention may include plasticizing agents, opacifiers, surfactants, fragrances as well as other compatible materials which may be desired to enhance the cosmetic properties of the compositions.

The insect repellents useful in the present invention, which must not be capable of absorption through the skin, can be generally described as organic liquids essentially insoluble in water but freely soluble in alcohol, benzene and petroleum solvents. A particularly desirable compound is N, N-diethyl-m-toluamide but others that are likewise suitable are bicarboximide, N-octylbicycloheptene, and bi-N-propylisocinchomeronate.

The insect repellents are present in the compositions of the present invention in amounts ranging from about 5% to about 25% by weight of the total composition preferably about 12% to about 18% by weight.

The water-proof sunscreen compositions of the present invention may be formulated by simply and mixing all of the components. However, it is preferred to first dissolve the cellulosic material in the solvent prior to and mixing with the remaining components.

The example which follows sets forth the preferred embodiment of the present invention:

                  FORMULA 1                                                        ______________________________________                                         PRODUCT                % W/W                                                   ______________________________________                                         Sunscreen/insect repellant                                                     Ethanol, 200 proof     30.5                                                    Ethocel (Std.-100 Visc.)                                                                              1.0                                                     Silicone 7207 (Union Carbide)                                                                         30.0                                                    G.E. Silicone SS 4267  0.5                                                     Escalol 507            8.0                                                     Parsol MCX             7.5                                                     Octyl salicylate       5.0                                                     Dermol 105 (Isodecyl Neopentanoate)                                                                   2.0                                                     MCK Diethytoluamide    15.0                                                    Firmenich Perfume 47.297                                                                              0.5                                                                            100.0%                                                  ______________________________________                                    

The foregoing composition when spread on the skin, is quickly absorbed into the skin, leaving an elegant, greaseless, non-tacky, dry, film, providing long lasting and effective insect repellency, superior sun protection factor, and superior resistance to removal of the active agents from the skin by perspiration or water as evidenced by standard whirlpool wash-off tests.

The following formulations serve to further illustrate the scope of utility of the cellulosic polymer/solvent system of the present invention and are not to be construed as limitative of the scope of the present invention.

    __________________________________________________________________________     PRODUCT FORMULA 2   % W/W                                                                               ACTIVE MATERIALS                                      __________________________________________________________________________     Dandruff,                                                                              Alcohol SDA 40 200°                                                                 51.0 Coal tar distillate 4%                                Psoriasis                                                                              Salicyclic Acid                                                                            3.0  Coal tar extract 2 to 8.75%                           Seborrheic                                                                             Sulfur      5.0  Coal tar solution 2.5 to 5%                           Dermatitis                                                                             Ethocel Standard                                                                           1.0  Coal tar, USP, .5 to 5%                               Preparations                                                                           100 Premium      Pyrithione zinc 1 to 2%                                       Volatile Silcone                                                                           40.0 Pyrithione zinc .1 to .25%                                                     Salicyclic Acid 1.8 to 3%                                                      Selenium sulfide 1%                                                            Sulfur 2 to 5%                                                                 Sulfur 2 to 5% with salicyclic                                                 acid 1.8 to 3%                                        __________________________________________________________________________     PRODUCT FORMULA 3   % W/W                                                                               ACTIVE MATERIALS                                      __________________________________________________________________________     Acne Lotion                                                                            Alcohol SDA 40 200°                                                                 89.0 Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5 to 10%                                   Ethocel Standard                                                                           1.0  Resorcinol 2% when combined                                   100 Premium      with 3 to 8% sulfur                                           Benzoyl Peroxide                                                                           10.0 Resorcinol monoacetate 3%                                                      when combined with sulfur at                                                   3 to 8%                                                                        Salicyclic acid .5 to 2%                                                       Sulfur 3 to 10%                                       __________________________________________________________________________     PRODUCT FORMULA 4   % W/W                                                                               ACTIVE MATERIALS                                      __________________________________________________________________________     Antifungal                                                                             Alcohol SDA 40 200°                                                                 57.49                                                                               Iodochloryhydroxyquin 3%                              Lotion  Ethocel Standard                                                                           1.51 Miconazople nitrate 2%                                        100 Premium      Nystatin 100,000 unit/gram                                    Propylene Carbonate                                                                        40.00                                                                               Tolnaftate 1%                                                 Tolnaftate  1.0  Undecylenic acid, calcium                                                      undecylenate, zinc undecylenate                                                may be used individually or in                                                 any ratio which provides a                                                     total undecylenate concentration                                               of 10 to 25%                                                                   Haloprogin 1%                                                                  Any single antifungal active                                                   mentioned above with hydro-                                                    cortisone or hydrocortisone                                                    acetate .5 to 1%                                                               Any single antifungal active                                                   mentioned above with any                                                       single keratolytic active                                                      agent recognized as safe and                                                   effective by the OTC final                                                     monograph                                             __________________________________________________________________________     PRODUCT FORMULA 5   % W/W                                                                               ACTIVE MATERIALS                                      __________________________________________________________________________     Diaper Rash                                                                            Alcohol SDA 40 200°                                                                 97.75                                                                               Alkyldimethyl benzylammonium                          Lotion  Ethocel Standard                                                                           1.00 chloride                                                      100 Premium      Allantoin (5-ureidohydantoin)                                 Panthenol   .05  Aluminum acetate                                              Alkyldimethyl benzyl-                                                                      .25  Aluminum hydroxide                                            ammonium chloride                                                                               Aluminum dihydroxy allantoinate                               Hydrocortisone acetate                                                                     .05  Amylum                                                                         Aromatic oils                                                                  Balsam peru                                                                    Balsam peru oil                                                                Beeswax                                                                        Benzethonium chloride                                                          Benzocaine                                                                     Bicarbonate of soda                                                            Bismuth subcarbonate                                                           Bismuth subnitrate                                                             Boric acid                                                                     Calamine (prepared calamine)                                                   Calcium carbonate                                                              Calcium undecylenate                                                           Camphor                                                                        Casein                                                                         Cellulose                                                                      Chloroxylenol (p-chloro-m-                                                     xylenol)                                                                       Cod liver oil                                                                  Corn starch                                                                    Cysteine hydrochloride                                                         Dexpanthenol (D-panthenol)                                                     Dibucaine                                                                      Diperodon hydrochloride                                                        Eucalyptol                                                                     Glycerin                                                                       Hexachlorophene                                                                Hydrocortisone acetate                                                         8-Hydroxyquinoline                                                             Iron oxide                                                                     Lanolin                                                                        Live yeast cell derivative                                                     Magnesium carbonate                                                            Menthol                                                                        Methapyrilene                                                                  Methionine                                                                     DL-Methionine                                                                  Methylbenzethonium chloride                                                    Microporous cellulose                                                          Mineral oil                                                                    Oil of cade                                                                    Oil of Eucalyptus                                                              Oil of lavender                                                                Oil of peppermint                                                              Oil of white thyme                                                             Panthenol                                                                      Para-chloromercuriphenol                                                       Petrolatum                                                                     Phenol                                                                         Phenylmercuric nitrate                                                         Pramoxine hydrochloride                                                        Protein hydrolysate (composed                                                  of L-leucine, L-isoleucine,                                                    L-methionine, L-phenylalanine,                                                 and L-tyrosine)                                                                Resorcinol (resorcin)                                                          Salicylic acid                                                                 Shark liver oil                                                                Silicone                                                                       Sorbitan monostearate                                                          Starch                                                                         Talc                                                                           Tetracaine                                                                     Vitamin A                                                                      Vitamin A palmitate                                                            Vitamin D                                                                      Vitamin D.sub.2                                                                Vitamin E (DL-alpha-tocopheryl                                                 acetate)                                                                       White petrolatum                                      __________________________________________________________________________     PRODUCT FORMULA 6   % W/W                                                                               ACTIVE MATERIALS                                      __________________________________________________________________________     Poison Ivy,                                                                            Alcohol SDA 40 200°                                                                 68.00                                                                               Alcohol                                               Oak and Sumac                                                                          Ethocel Standard                                                                           1.0  Allantoin (5-ureidohydantoin)                         Preparations                                                                           100 Premium      Beechwood creosote                                            Lidocaine   1.0  Benzethonium chloride                                         Calamine    10.0 Benzocaine                                                    Volatile Silicone                                                                          20.00                                                                               Benzyl alcohol                                                                 Bicarbonate of soda                                                            Bichloride of mercury                                                          Bithionol                                                                      Calamine                                                                       Camphor                                                                        Cetyldimethylbenzylammonium                                                    chloride                                                                       Chloral hydrate                                                                Chloroform                                                                     Chloropheniramine maleate                                                      Dimethyl polysiloxane                                                          Diperodon hydrochloride                                                        Diphenhydramine hydrochloride                                                  Endothermic hectorite                                                          Ferric chloride                                                                Glycerin                                                                       Hexachlorophene                                                                Hydrogen peroxide                                                              Hydrous zirconia                                                               Iron oxide                                                                     Isopropyl alcohol                                                              Lanolin                                                                        Lead acetate                                                                   Lidocaine                                                                      Menthol                                                                        Merbromin                                                                      Oil of eucalyptus                                                              Oil of turpentine                                                              Panthenol                                                                      Parethoxycaine                                                                 Phenol                                                                         Phenyltoloxamine dihydrogen                                                    citrate                                                                        Polyvinyl pyrrolidone                                                          Pyrilamine maleate                                                             Salicylic acid                                                                 Tannic acid                                                                    Tincture of impatients bi-flora                                                Triethanolamine                                                                Zinc acetate                                                                   Zirconium oxide                                                                Zyloxin                                               __________________________________________________________________________     PRODUCT FORMULA 7   % W/W                                                                               ACTIVE MATERIALS                                      __________________________________________________________________________     Fever   Alcohol SDA 40                                                                             85.00                                                                               Alcohol                                               Blister Ethocel Standard                                                                           1.00 Allantoin (5-ureidohydantoin)                         Lotion  100 Premium      Ammonia                                                       Camphor     10.00                                                                               Ammonium carbonate                                            Phenol      4.00 Benzalkonium chloride                                                          Benzocaine                                                                     Camphor                                                                        Lanolin                                                                        Lanolin alcohol                                                                Menthol                                                                        Mineral oil                                                                    Paraffin                                                                       Peppermint oil                                                                 Petrolatum                                                                     Phenol                                                                         Sorbitan sesquioleate                                                          Soya sterol                                                                    Tannic acid                                           __________________________________________________________________________     PRODUCT FORMULA 8   % W/W                                                                               ACTIVE MATERIALS                                      __________________________________________________________________________     Insect Bite                                                                            Alcohol SDA 40 200°                                                                 95.75                                                                               Alcohol                                               Lotion  Ethocel Standard                                                                           1.00 Ammonium hydroxide                                            100 Premium      Aqua ammonia                                                  Calamine    3.00 Bicarbonate of soda                                           Camphor     .25  Calamine                                                                       Camphor                                                                        Ethoxylated alkyl alcohol                                                      Ferric chloride                                                                Fluid extract ergot                                                            Menthol                                                                        Obtundia surgical dressing                                                     Oil of turpentine                                                              Peppermint oil                                                                 Phenol                                                                         Pyrilamine maleate                                                             Sodium borate                                                                  Triethanolamine                                                                Zinc oxide                                                                     Zirconium oxide                                       __________________________________________________________________________     PRODUCT FORMULA 9   % W/W                                                                               ACTIVE MATERIALS                                      __________________________________________________________________________     Sunscreen/                                                                             Alcohol SDA 40 200°                                                                 33.5 Diethyl toluamide                                     Insect  Ethocel Standard                                                                           1.0  Aminobenzoic acid 5-15%                               Repellent                                                                              100 Premium      Cinoxate 1 to 3%                                      Lotion  Volatile Silicone                                                                          32.0 Diethanolamine p-methoxy-                                     Escalol 507 8.0  cinnamate 8 to 10%                                            Parsol MCX  5.0  Digalloyl trioleate 2 to 5%                                   Ethyl salicylate                                                                           5.0  Dioxybenzone 3%                                               Diethyl toluamide                                                                          15.0 Ethyl 4 (bis(hydroxypropyl))                                  Fragrance   .5   aminobenzoate 1 to 5%                                                          Ethylhexyl 2-cyano-3, 3-                                                       diphenylacrylate 7 to 10%                                                      Ethylhexyl p-methoxycinnamate 2                                                to 7.5%                                                                        2-Ethylhexyl salicylate                                                        Glyceryl aminobenzoate 2 to 3%                                                 Homosalate 4 to 15%                                                            Lawsone with dihydroxyacetone 3%                                               DHA .25 Lawsone                                                                Menthyl anthranilate 3.5% to 5%                                                Oxybenzone 2 to 6%                                                             Padimate A 1 to 5%                                                             Padimate 0 1.4 to 8%                                                           2-Phenylbenzimidiazole-5-                                                      sulfonic acid 1 to 4%                                                          Red petrolatum 30 to 100%                                                      Sulisobenzone 5 to 10%                                                         Titanium dioxide 2 to 25%                                                      Triethanolamine salicylate 5                                                   to 12%                                                __________________________________________________________________________     PRODUCT FORMULA 10  % W/W                                                                               ACTIVE MATERIALS                                      __________________________________________________________________________     Analgesic,                                                                             Alcohol SDA 40 200°                                                                 88.75                                                                               Benzocaine 5 to 20%                                   Anesthetic,                                                                            Ethocel Standard                                                                           1.00 Butamben picrate 1%                                   Anti-   100 Premium      Dibucaine 0.25% to 1%                                 pruritic                                                                               Benzyl alcohol                                                                             10.00                                                                               Dibucaine hydrochloride                               Preparations                                                                           Hydrocortisone                                                                             .25  0.25 to 1%                                                    acetate          Dimethisoquin hydrochloride                                                    0.3 to 0.5%                                                                    Dyclonine hydrochloride 0.5                                                    to 1%                                                                          Lidocaine 0.5 to 4%                                                            Lidocaine hydrochloride 0.5                                                    to 4%                                                                          Pramoxine hydrochloride 0.5                                                    to 1%                                                                          Tetracaine 1 to 2%                                                             Tetracaine hydrochloride 1 to                                                  2%                                                                             Benzyl alcohol 10 to 33%                                                       Camphor 0.1 to 3%                                                              Camphor 3 to 10.8% and phenol                                                  4.7% in a light mineral oil                                                    USP base                                                                       Camphor 3 to 10.8 with meta-                                                   cresol 1 to 3.6%                                                               Juniper tar 1 to 5%                                                            Menthol 0.1 to 1%                                                              Phenol 0.5 to 1.5%                                                             Phenolate sodium 0.5 to 1.5%                                                   Resorcinol 0.5 to 3%                                                           Diphenhydramine hydrochloride                                                  1 to 2%                                                                        Tripelennamine hydrochloride                                                   0.5 to 2%                                                                      Hydrocortisone 0.25 to 0.5%                                                    Hydrocortisone acetate 0.25 to                                                 0.5%                                                                           Counterirritants:                                                              Produce redness                                                                Allyl isothicyanate 0.5 to 5%                                                  Strong ammonia solution 1 to                                                   2.5% ammonia                                                                   Methyl salicylate 10 to 60%                                                    Turpentine oil 6 to 50%                                                        Cooling:                                                                       Camphor 3 to 11%                                                               Menthol 1.25 to 16%                                   __________________________________________________________________________     PRODUCT FORMULA 11  % W/W                                                                               ACTIVE MATERIALS                                      __________________________________________________________________________     Moisturizing                                                                           Alcohol SDA 40 200°                                                                 45.5                                                       Lotion  Ethocel Standard                                                                           1.00                                                       Protective                                                                             100 Premium                                                            Hand    Castor oil  3.00                                                       Lotion  Volatile Silicone                                                                          50.00                                                              Fragrance   00.5                                                       __________________________________________________________________________     PRODUCT FORMULA 12  % W/W                                                                               ACTIVE MATERIALS                                      __________________________________________________________________________     Pre-electric                                                                           Alcohol SDA 40 200°                                                                 72.00                                                      and After                                                                              Ethocel Standard                                                                           1.00                                                       Shave   100 Premium                                                            Lotion  Isodecyl Neopentaoate                                                                      4.0                                                                Fragrance   3.0                                                                Volatile silicone                                                                          20.00                                                      __________________________________________________________________________     PRODUCT FORMULA 13  % W/W                                                                               ACTIVE MATERIALS                                      __________________________________________________________________________     Make-Up Alcohol SDA 40 200°                                                                 87.3                                                       Lotion  Ethocel Standard                                                                           1.0                                                                100 Premium                                                                    Veegum      1.5                                                                Iron, Iron oxides                                                                          7.0                                                                Titanium Dioxide                                                                           3.0                                                                Fragrance   .2                                                         __________________________________________________________________________     PRODUCT FORMULA 14  % W/W                                                                               ACTIVE MATERIALS                                      __________________________________________________________________________     Arthritis                                                                              Alcohol SDA 40 200°                                                                 44.0 Allyl isothiocyanate .5 to 5%                         Lotion  Ethocel 100 1.0  Strong ammonia solution                                       Standard Premium diluted to contain 1 to 2.5%                                  Methyl salicylate                                                                          20.00                                                                               ammonia                                                       Isodecyl neo-                                                                              5.00 Methyl salicylate 10 to 60%                                   pentanoate       Turpentine oil 6 to 50%                                       Volatile Silicone                                                                          30.00                                                                               Camphor 3 to 11%                                                               Menthol 1.25 to 16%                                                            Histamine dihydrochloride                                                      0.25 to .1%                                                                    Methyl nicotinate .25 to 1%                                                    Capsaicin 0.025 to .25%                                                        Capsicum oleoresin 0.025 to .25%                                               Capsicum containing 0.025                                                      to .25% capsaicin                                     __________________________________________________________________________     PRODUCT FORMULA 15  % W/W                                                                               ACTIVE MATERIALS                                      __________________________________________________________________________     Hair Dye                                                                               Alcohol SDA 40 200°                                                                 73.25                                                              Ethocel Standard                                                                           1.00                                                               100 Premium                                                                    Klucel      .75                                                                Dyes        2.00                                                               Glucan P-10 3.00                                                               Volatile Silicone                                                                          20.00                                                      __________________________________________________________________________     PRODUCT FORMULA 16   % W/W                                                                              ACTIVE MATERIALS                                      __________________________________________________________________________     Deodorant                                                                              Alcohol SDA 40 200°                                                                 69.75                                                                               Triclosan                                             Lotion  Ethocel 100 Standard                                                                       1.0  Fragrance                                                     Premium          Benzethonium chloride                                         Triclosan   .25                                                                Volatile Silicone                                                                          25.0                                                               Isodecyl neo-                                                                              4.0                                                                pentoanoate                                                            __________________________________________________________________________     PRODUCT FORMULA 17  % W/W                                                                               ACTIVE MATERIALS                                      __________________________________________________________________________     Antiperspirant                                                                         Alcohol SDA 40 200°                                                                 53.5 Aluminum chlorohydrate                                Lotion  Ethocel 100 1.0  polyethylene glycol complex                                   Standard Premium Aluminum chlorohydrate                                        Volatile Silicone                                                                          24.0 propylene glycol complex                                      Isodecyl neo-                                                                              1.5                                                                pentanoate                                                                     Aluminum chloro-                                                                           20.0                                                               hydrate propylene                                                              glycol complex                                                         __________________________________________________________________________     PRODUCT FORMULA 18  % W/W                                                                               ACTIVE MATERIALS                                      __________________________________________________________________________     Astringent                                                                             Alcohol SDA 40 200°                                                                 63.0 Aluminum acetate, 2.5 to 5%                           Lotion  Ethocel Standard                                                                           1.0  Witch hazel, NF, XL                                           100 Premium                                                                    Aluminum Acetate                                                                           3.0                                                                Volatile Silicone                                                                          30.0                                                               Isodecyl Neopentanoate                                                                     3.0                                                        __________________________________________________________________________     PRODUCT FORMULA 19  % W/W                                                                               ACTIVE MATERIALS                                      __________________________________________________________________________     Hemmorrhoid                                                                            Alcohol SDA 40 200°                                                                 76.6 Calamine 5 to 25%                                     Lotion  Ethocel Standard                                                                           1.0  Menthol .25 to 1%                                             100 Premium      Alcloxa .2 to 2%                                              Alcloxa     2.0  Witch hazel 10 to 50%                                         Menthol     0.4  Ephedrine Sulfate 2 to 25                                     Volatile Silicone                                                                               milligrams in water per                                                        dosage unit                                                                    Epinephrine hydrochloride 100                                                  to 200 milligrams in water                                                     per dosage unit                                                                Phenylephrine hydrochloride 1.5                                                milligram in water per dosage                                                  unit                                                  __________________________________________________________________________     PRODUCT FORMULA 20  % W/W                                                                               ACTIVE MATERIALS                                      __________________________________________________________________________     Antibiotic                                                                             Alcohol SDA 40 200°                                                                 65.97                                                                               Chlortetracycline hydro-                              Lotion  Ethocel Standard                                                                           1.0  chloride 30 milligrams per gram                               100 Premium      Neomycin sulfate 3.5 milligrams                               Volatile silicone                                                                          30.0 neomycin per gram                                             Isodecyl neo-                                                                              3.0  Oxytetracycline hydrochloride                                 pentanoate       30 milligrams per gram                                        Oxytetracycline                                                                            .03  Tetracycline hydrochloride 30                                 hydro-chloride   milligrams per gram                                                            Bacitracin 500 units per gram                                                  Bacitracin zinc 500 units per                                                  gram                                                                           Polymyxin B sulfate 5000 to                                                    10,000 units per gram (used                                                    in combination only)                                  __________________________________________________________________________

While the present invention has been set forth in terms of its specific embodiments, it will be understood that numerous variations will be obvious to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, the invention is to be broadly construed and limited only by the scope of the appended claims. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A composition which when applied to the skin provides a fine, thin substantive film characterized by cosmetically acceptable tactile properties, strong adherence to the skin and high resistance to removal by water or abrasion consisting essentially of (a) from about 0.1% to about 10.0% by weight of a cellulosic ether having an ethoxyl content above about 47% and (b) from about 20% to about 95% by weight of a lower aliphatic alcohol organic solvent for said cellulosic ether.
 2. A composition as claimed in claim 1 wherein said cellulosic ether is a cellulose ethyl ether having an ethoxyl content of from about 48% to about 49.5%. 